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Colleen M. Handly M-B-33-2

Colleen M. Handly, 91 of Edinburgh, Indiana passed away January 13, 2019 at her residence. She was born December 8, 1927 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was the daughter of James Robert and Laura Lucille (Neville) Lain. She married Vern D. Handly on August 27, 1949 and he preceded her in death on May 30, 1992. She is survived by her son, Steven A. Handly of Indianapolis, Indiana, daughter, Cathy J. (Gordon) Thompson of West Des Moines, Iowa, granddaughter, Elizabeth Thompson of Chicago, Illinois, grandson, Samuel Thompson of Salt Lake City, Utah, and brother, Joe A. (Marilyn) Lain of Edinburgh, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, Meredith “Bud” Lain. Colleen was a member of Edinburgh United Methodist Church where she had formerly service on the Board of Trustees. She was also a member of Edinburgh American Legion, Auxiliary #233 where she served as treasurer for many years. She had worked as secretary for the past 26 years at Eskew-Eaton Funeral Home in Edinburgh. A funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 17, 2019 by Reverend Sean Johnson at Eskew-Eaton Funeral Home in Edinburgh, Indiana. Calling will be from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 16. Burial will be at Rest Haven Cemetery in Edinburgh. Memorial contributions may be made to Edinburgh Wright-Hageman Public Library.